Rising Trends and Clinical Outcomes of Outpatient Hysterectomy in Ontario: A Population-Based Analysis

Highlight

• The proportion of outpatient hysterectomies in Ontario rose to nearly 40% by 2024, reflecting growing adoption of minimally invasive techniques.
• Outpatient procedures were associated with lower 90-day readmission rates and 6-month complications compared to inpatient care.
• Significant healthcare cost savings of approximately $2,546 per procedure were observed with outpatient hysterectomy within 30 days post-surgery.
• Patient selection favored younger, healthier women; prominent variability existed among hospitals and surgeons regarding outpatient hysterectomy utilization.

Study Background